Plans, develops and implements comprehensive environmental training and outreach programs for city departments and the community; develops materials, presentations, workshops, and all programs associated with the initiative.

1. Assists in establishing short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives; develops guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinates and evaluates program activities.

2. Assists in the management, development, and implementation of Office of Environmental Quality’s initiatives, to include the City’s Environmental Management System in compliance with established rules and regulations.

3. Develops regulatory guidelines, procedures, policies, and/or rules and regulations, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.

4. Assists in the development and coordination of an internal audit team for the City’s EMS and EPA Consent Decree.

5. Assists departments with environmental compliance including auditing and regulatory tracking.

6. Assists in completing facility environmental compliance follow-up assessments and inspections on City facilities.

7. Assesses, develops and implements citywide environmental training initiatives and tracks and analyzes the results of these trainings.

8. Identifies needed areas of change and makes recommendations to improve operations.

9. Prepares environmental technical reports as required.

10. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
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EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an environmental, occupational safety, emergency management, or engineering field.

• Two (2) years of experience in managing/coordinating quality, environmental, and/or safety projects which must have included any of the following:
  • Compliance monitorying, inspection, aauditing
  • Compliance program development
  • Conducting ISO quality, environmental and/or safety integrated audits
  • Assessemnts to ensure compliance with federal/state/local regulations
  • Developing policies/procedures and coordinating projects

• High school diploma or GED plus six (6) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• An associate degree in a specified filed plus four (4) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• An associate degree or higher in a non-specified field plus five (5) years of the specified experience will meet the education and experience requirements

• Valid driver's license with good driving record

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the City and the principles and practices of public administration and management.

Knowledge of the environmental management system, environmental rules and regulations.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Must have the 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training certifications and complete 8 hour annual refresher.